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Iran’s president vows revenge over slain military scientist
Middle East
November 28, 2020
Iran’s president vows revenge over slain military scientist
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president vowed Saturday to exact revenge over the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s…
Ethiopia says foes surrendering, Tigray forces report battle win
World
November 24, 2020
Ethiopia says foes surrendering, Tigray forces report battle win
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Ethiopian government said on Tuesday that Tigrayan soldiers were surrendering in the face of its…
Ethiopia warns Tigray residents that ‘anything can happen’
World
November 24, 2020
Ethiopia warns Tigray residents that ‘anything can happen’
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s government is again warning residents of the besieged capital of the embattled Tigray region as…
Austria’s biggest newspaper celebrates Ghada Wali, first woman to head UN’s Vienna office
Egypt
November 23, 2020
Austria’s biggest newspaper celebrates Ghada Wali, first woman to head UN’s Vienna office
Austria’s largest newspaper The Kronen Zeitung published a November 14 report on Ghada Wali, the executive Director of the United…
UN urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces
World
November 23, 2020
UN urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The United Nations urged Ethiopia on Monday to ensure the protection of civilians, a day after Prime…
G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus
World
November 22, 2020
G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Group of 20 summit opened on Saturday with appeals by the world’s most…
She fled Ethiopia’s fighting. Now she warns of ‘catastrophe’
World
November 21, 2020
She fled Ethiopia’s fighting. Now she warns of ‘catastrophe’
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Shaken by the gunfire erupting around her town in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, the woman decided…
Russia stops UN blacklisting of Libya militia, leader
Middle East
November 21, 2020
Russia stops UN blacklisting of Libya militia, leader
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Russia on Friday stopped a UN Security Council committee from blacklisting a Libyan militia group and…
In multiple countries, alarm over hunger crisis rings louder
Middle East
November 21, 2020
In multiple countries, alarm over hunger crisis rings louder
ABS, Yemen (AP) — The twin baby boys lay on a bed of woven palm leaves in a remote camp…
Warning of famine, UN releases $100M to seven countries
World
November 18, 2020
Warning of famine, UN releases $100M to seven countries
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations humanitarian office is releasing $100 million in emergency funding to seven countries at…